The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade

International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine lifeFarmers report higher crop yields due to improved irrigation systems

School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental educationMajor airline adds three new routes to European destinationsResearch shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases

City council votes to increase funding for public transportationFilm festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries

Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care

Sports team signs star player to a five year contractEngineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic

Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart healthCity officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks

A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical eventsFarmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year

(责任编辑：童丽)

• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A new study showed that drinking water regularly can improve skin health
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·A fire in a shopping mall was quickly contained by firefighters with no reported injuries
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer, collecting over $50,000.